Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi suffers a ‘hard landing’ near Azerbaijan; Russia, EU offer help in search operations
7 months ago

Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi suffers a ‘hard landing’ near Azerbaijan; Russia, EU offer help in search operations

The Hindu  

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on May 19, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. The U.S. State Department said it was “closely following reports of a possible hard landing of a helicopter in Iran carrying the Iranian president and foreign minister.” It added: “We have no further comment at this time.” EU, Russia, Iraq offer help Russia is sending a team of rescuers to Iran to help search for the helicopter carrying Mr. Raisi, Moscow announced on May 20. Earlier, the country’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, said, “Russia is ready to extend all necessary help in the search for the missing helicopter and the investigation of the reasons for the incident.” She said, “We sincerely hope that they are alive and that nothing is threatening their lives and health.” Iraq on May 19 offered neighbouring Iran help in search and rescue efforts after Iranian state media said President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter was involved in “an accident” in poor weather conditions. The European Union has said it had activated its “rapid response mapping service” to help Iran search for a helicopter carrying Mr. Raisi. In a statement on X, Qatar expressed its “deep concern” over the helicopter carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister and offered “to provide all forms of support in the search”.

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Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds

The Independent  

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'Iran's president Raisi's chopper crash caused by climatic conditions, no signs of sabotage…': Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Iran's president Raisi's chopper crash caused by climatic conditions, no signs of sabotage…': Report

India TV News  

An official investigation into the helicopter crash in May this year that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people revealed it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions, Iranian state TV reported on Sunday. Raisi died alongside seven others including his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in the crash in a remote mountainous area in northwestern Iran. Earlier, …

Iran probe finds bad weather caused ex-President Raisi’s helicopter crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran probe finds bad weather caused ex-President Raisi’s helicopter crash

Al Jazeera  

Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in May, along with his foreign minister and six other senior officials. Iran’s final inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed former President Ebrahim Raisi in May has found it was caused by bad weather, says the body investigating the case. The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on …

Chopper of Iran's late president crashed due to bad weather, reveals final report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chopper of Iran's late president crashed due to bad weather, reveals final report

India Today  

The helicopter crash in which Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed was primarily caused by weather conditions that included thick fog, Iran's state TV said on Sunday, citing the final investigation report on the incident. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner who was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died when his helicopter crashed …

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country’s hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run in the country’s June 28 presidential election following a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others. The selection of candidates approved by the Guardian Council, a panel of clerics and jurists ultimately overseen by Khamenei, suggests …

Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi's helicopter crash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHRAN - Iran on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a sabotage explosion leading to the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, local media reported. …

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened

Hindustan Times  

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's helicopter made an emergency landing on May 25. This occurs just a few days following the May 19 helicopter crash death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #armeniapm #helicopter #raisi #emergencylanding #forcedlanding #armenia #nikolpashinyan #exsovietunionstate #iran #vanadzor #armeniaazerbaijanborder #azerbaijan …

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-25 08:29 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHERAN — No traces of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim …

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHERAN — No traces of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, with no …

Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash

The Hindu  

Iran's army has so far found no evidence of criminal activity in a helicopter crash that killed the country's president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others, state media reported. "No bullet holes or similar impacts were observed on the helicopter wreckage," said a preliminary report by the general staff of the armed forces published by the official IRNA news agency late …

What are the implications of Raisi’s death for Iran | In Focus podcast
7 months ago

What are the implications of Raisi’s death for Iran | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The untimely death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19 has many implications not just for Iran but the region as a whole. Along with him, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, also perished in the crash. As Iran goes to the polls on the 28th of June to elect a new President, all eyes will …

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack
7 months ago

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The helicopter carrying Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and there was no sign it was attacked, state media reported, citing the military’s crash investigators. The statement from the general staff of the armed forces in charge of investigating the crash was read on state television late Thursday. The …

Was Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter shot down? Iran first probe report out | 5 points
7 months ago

Was Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter shot down? Iran first probe report out | 5 points

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Thursday released the first report of the inquiry into the helicopter crash incident which killed president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others. Iranians carry the coffin of late president Ebrahim Raisi at the Imam Reza shrine during the funeral ceremony in the city of Mashhad on May 23, 2024.) Ebrahim Raisi laid to rest at Imam Reza Shrine Iran …

Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHRAN -- The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces on Thursday released the first report on the causes of a recent helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and …

Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad
7 months ago

Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad

China Daily  

People carry the body of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi to the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, on May 23, 2024. TEHRAN - Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life along with his entourage in a recent helicopter crash, was laid to rest on Thursday in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in his …

Iran prepares to bury late President, Foreign Minister and others killed in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran prepares to bury late President, Foreign Minister and others killed in helicopter crash

The Hindu  

Iran on May 23 prepared to inter its late President at the holiest site for Shiite Muslims in the Islamic Republic, a final sign of respect for a protege of Iran’s supreme leader killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. President Ebrahim Raisi’s burial at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad caps days of processionals through much of Iran, …

How Iran located late President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter after crash
7 months ago

How Iran located late President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter after crash

Hindustan Times  

The Iranian military said Wednesday that it had used domestically produced drones to locate the helicopter of president Ebrahim Raisi after it crashed in the northwestern mountains. In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, a cleric kisses the flag-draped coffin of President Ebrahim Raisi during a funeral ceremony for him and his companions who were killed in a …

Iran president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession underway
7 months ago

Iran president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession underway

The Independent  

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President Raisi’s demise leaves Iran at a crossroads
7 months ago

President Raisi’s demise leaves Iran at a crossroads

Hindustan Times  

On May 19, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Abdollahian and two other top provincial officials were killed in a helicopter crash in the mountainous terrain of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, bordering Azerbaijan. But, in this case, Raisi’s rise to the presidency had been systematically brought about by current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as part of a smooth …

How helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi unfolded
7 months ago

How helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi unfolded

The Independent  

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Iran Helicopter Crash: Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Murder or Accident? Watch Full News
7 months ago

Iran Helicopter Crash: Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Murder or Accident? Watch Full News

ABP News  

America has expressed condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Matthew Miller said that Iran had asked for help in finding Raisi's helicopter, but the US did not fulfill Iran's demand. Miller said Ibrahim Raisi, who died in the helicopter crash, was a brutal participant in the oppression of the Iranian people for nearly …

Death of a President: The Hindu Editorial on Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi
7 months ago

Death of a President: The Hindu Editorial on Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi

The Hindu  

The death of Iran’s eighth President, Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran amid bad weather has sent shockwaves across West Asia. Raisi and others, including local officials, were travelling to Tabriz after inaugurating a dam with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, on the countries’ shared border when his chopper went down in Iran’s …

DC Edit | Will Iran see any changes after Raisi dies in a crash?
7 months ago

DC Edit | Will Iran see any changes after Raisi dies in a crash?

Deccan Chronicle  

The tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in a helicopter crash is a dire reminder of the hazards of travelling in one of aviation’s most vulnerable flying machines. Raisi was one of the hardliners who was steering Iran through a difficult phase that was also a time of economic problems even as the international geopolitical scene is fraught …

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends …

Video Shows Moments Before Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's Helicopter Crashes
7 months ago

Video Shows Moments Before Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's Helicopter Crashes

ABP News  

Hours after the Iranian officials confirmed the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash, videos have emerged showing minutes before the tragic incident unfolded. Other than the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the crash that happened on Sunday took the lives of several significant state officials including Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, …

Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline cleric who brought Iran closer to Russia, China
7 months ago

Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline cleric who brought Iran closer to Russia, China

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, killed along with foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash, was a hardline cleric and former judiciary chief who oversaw the forging of closer ties with Russia and China during his tenure. Rescue team works following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province. During his …

Why was Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in helicopter crash, called ‘Butcher of Tehran’?
7 months ago

Why was Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in helicopter crash, called ‘Butcher of Tehran’?

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a conservative hard-line cleric known for his brutal crackdowns on political opposition and considered a potential successor to the supreme leader, died in a helicopter crash landing in northern Iran, state media reported on Monday. The helicopter crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Ebrahim Raisi, under Supreme Leader …

Iranian Prez killed in chopper crash, PM Modi hails contributions to bilateral ties
7 months ago

Iranian Prez killed in chopper crash, PM Modi hails contributions to bilateral ties

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s mountainous northwest, Iranian officials said on Monday, creating a vacuum in the leadership in Tehran amid heightened tensions in West Asia. The helicopter crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province in thick fog on Sunday, while Raisi, 63, was travelling after inaugurating the …

President Raisi dead in chopper crash. Why it's a blow to Iran's hardliners
7 months ago

President Raisi dead in chopper crash. Why it's a blow to Iran's hardliners

Business Standard  

There was no sign of life seen at the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others, the country's state television said on Monday. President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was widely reported to be a hard-liner within Iran's political setup and theocracy. After heading Iran's judiciary, Raisi ran unsuccessfully for president in 2017 against Hassan …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched a major attack on Israel and experienced mass protests, has died. “He was merely one boot on the necks of …

Live updates: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province
7 months ago

Live updates: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province

CNN  

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14. Amir Cohen/Reuters/File The crash of a helicopter carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister comes at an especially fraught moment in the Middle East – and for Iran domestically. Israel’s war against Hamas and the subsequent humanitarian catastrophe that has unfolded in …

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi declared dead in helicopter crash. Top updates
7 months ago

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi declared dead in helicopter crash. Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have been declared dead after the helicopter carrying him and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday, reported Reuters, citing Iranian officials. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi The rescuers, over 12 hours later, found the wreckage of the helicopter on Monday morning, however, the local media reported that ‘no sign of …

Iran helicopter crash: Mohammad Mokhber becomes acting president
7 months ago

Iran helicopter crash: Mohammad Mokhber becomes acting president

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in fog, leaving the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East. Among the dead were Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, a senior cleric …

Raisi's death unlikely to change Iran foreign policy: Analysts
7 months ago

Raisi's death unlikely to change Iran foreign policy: Analysts

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash could lead to a period of political instability but is unlikely to change Iran's foreign policy or its role in the Middle East, analysts said on Monday. "A successor may emerge who is as conservative and loyal to the system as Raisi was," said Ali Vaez, an Iran …

Who was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?
7 months ago

Who was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Al Jazeera  

Raisi – a hardline and religiously conservative politician – had deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday morning after the helicopter he was travelling in with other senior officials went down in the country’s East Azerbaijan province. In 1989, he was appointed prosecutor of Tehran after the death of Iran’s …

Contacts made with passenger, crew member aboard Iranian president's helicopter: VP
7 months ago

Contacts made with passenger, crew member aboard Iranian president's helicopter: VP

China Daily  

Rescue team work following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, on May 19. TEHRAN -- Iran's Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohsen Mansouri said on Sunday that contact had been established with one of the passengers and one of the crew members aboard the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. …

What comes next for Iran after the death of President Raisi?
7 months ago

What comes next for Iran after the death of President Raisi?

Al Jazeera  

The deaths of the president and other officials in a helicopter crash are not likely to lead to major policy changes. The deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash on Sunday have now been confirmed by Iranian authorities. “So some analysts believe Raisi’s death may open up room for more traditional conservative …

Iran's top leader tells people 'not to worry' after president's helicopter accident
7 months ago

Iran's top leader tells people 'not to worry' after president's helicopter accident

China Daily  

Rescue vehicles are seen following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, on May 19. TEHRAN -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday prayed for the safe return of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after his helicopter made a "rough landing" earlier in the day in the northwestern province of East …

VIDEO: Footage shows crash site of helicopter that carried Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, other top officials
7 months ago

VIDEO: Footage shows crash site of helicopter that carried Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, other top officials

India TV News  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. VIDEO: Crash site where President Raisi died VIDEO: Iranian President inside helicopter moments before crash Raisi's sudden death, along with Iran's foreign …

Iran's president Raisi, FM die in helicopter crash: state TV
7 months ago

Iran's president Raisi, FM die in helicopter crash: state TV

China Daily  

This file photo taken on Aug 29, 2023 shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran. TEHRAN -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash, state-run IRIB TV reported Monday. The other members of Raisi's accompanying team, including East Azarbaijan's Governor Malek Rahmati, and the Friday prayers leader Tabriz Mohammad Ali Ale-Hasehem, as …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who crushed dissent, dies at 63
7 months ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who crushed dissent, dies at 63

NPR  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who crushed dissent, dies at 63 Enlarge this image toggle caption Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran via Getty Images Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran via Getty Images Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner who was seen as a potential successor to the country's aging …

Tragedy will not change Iran's course
7 months ago

Tragedy will not change Iran's course

China Daily  

People pray on a square in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2024. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iran's foreign minister died in a helicopter incident, according to local media. The deaths of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and some other officials, in a helicopter crash on Sunday has raised concerns about how the tragedy will reverberate in …

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash

Al Jazeera  

The helicopter, which was also carrying Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, went down in poor weather. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have been confirmed killed after the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in poor weather. The bodies of the people aboard were found on Monday morning, some hours after their helicopter crashed in Iran’s northwestern region, …

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63
7 months ago

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63

Al Jazeera  

Iranian president was travelling by helicopter in the country’s East Azerbaijan province when it came down in a forested area. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died after a helicopter carrying him and other officials crashed in a mountainous and forested area of the country in poor weather. A former chief justice, Raisi was touted as a potential successor to Ayatollah …

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what happens next
7 months ago

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what happens next

ABC  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash with his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash Photo shows A video still shows two men inside a helicopter. There is "no sign of life" at the crash site of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister and others, Iran state …

Who was Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi?
7 months ago

Who was Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi?

ABC  

President Ebrahim Raisi was a contender to be Iran's next supreme leader before he died when his helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in the country's north. Mr Raisi sits below only Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the country's power structure. Iran emboldened by shifting US policy Mr Raisi, 63, took a tough stance in now-moribund negotiations with six …

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Gulf states offer Iran assistance in Raisi chopper search
7 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Gulf states offer Iran assistance in Raisi chopper search

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia on Sunday voiced "great concern" after Iranian state media reported that a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi had gone missing, and offered to help with the response. Emergency personnel walk in a foggy area following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Iranian search and rescue teams were scouring …

PM Modi 'concerned' as chopper with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi onboard crashes
7 months ago

PM Modi 'concerned' as chopper with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi onboard crashes

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his concern over the reports of the helicopter crash with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, country's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other senior officials on board, saying that India stands in solidarity with the Iranian people in this hour of distress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter carrying Iran's president …

Helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others makes ‘hard landing’
7 months ago

Helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others makes ‘hard landing’

Op India  

A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” near Iran’s western border on Sunday, Iranian state TV reported. As per report by state run IRNA, the incident took place between Jofa and Varzaqan in the East Azerbaijan province, around 600 kilometers northwest of Iranian capital Tehran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan …

Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president whose helicopter suffered a ‘hard landing’ in foggy weather?
7 months ago

Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president whose helicopter suffered a ‘hard landing’ in foggy weather?

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has long been seen as a protégé to Iran’s supreme leader and a potential successor for his position within the country’s Shiite theocracy. After Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini accepted a U.N.-brokered cease-fire, members of the Iranian opposition group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, heavily armed by Saddam Hussein, stormed across the Iranian …

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